Mr. Zalkind has tried over one hundred jury trials, including many high-profile cases. He has won four out of seven of his most recent federal criminal jury trials, including representing the ceo of a major company in a tax fraud case.

His criminal cases involve a wide range of offenses, including murder, drug crimes, extortion, bank robbery, sex crimes, tax evasion, arson, telemarketing fraud, medicaid and securities fraud, and the death penalty.

On the civil side, Mr. Zalkind has an equally broad range of experience. He has handled many accident cases, including airplane crash, construction and automobile torts.

He has an active divorce practice. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in discrimination and business litigation cases, including securities litigation. In 2006, with Mr. Van Lonkhuyzen, he settled an 8 million dollar construction accident suit. Mr. Zalkind and Ms. Bernstein won a 7.5 million dollar verdict in a discrimination case against the MBTA.

Mr. Zalkind taught criminal trial practice at Northeastern University Law School from 1971 to 1987, and he has lectured at Harvard Law School, Boston University School of Law, and Yale Law School.

In 1995 he received an award from the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for extraordinary commitment to protecting the rights and liberty of those who stand criminally accused. In 1989, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers awarded him its Champion of Liberty Award for Integrity, Fortitude and Ethical Ideals. He is a frequent commentator on legal cases and issues for television and print media.

 

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